Seth Petruzelli is a mixed martial arts fighter in the EliteXC. On September 4, 2008, he defeated Kimbo Slice in the first round of their bout. Petruzelli was a late replacement for Ken Shamrock, who dropped out from his fight with Slice due to a cut above his eye. Shamrock suffered the injury during training the day before the fight. Petruzelli knocked out Slice in 14 seconds. Before his bout against Slice, Petruzelli was recognized as a contestant on the television show The Ultimate Fighter season 2.FOX News: Petruzelli stuns EliteXC with win against Kimbo
Though the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has said there is no reason to question the validity of the fight's results, they are issuing a preliminary investigation into the fight.Los Angeles Times: Slice-Petruzelli fight under investigation
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Fast Facts
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Born
December 03, 1979
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Birth Place
Fort Meyers, Florida
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Height
6'0
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Weight
245 lbs
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Nickname
The Silverback
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Fact:
Knocked out Kimbo Slice
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Late replacement for Ken Shamrock for September 4, 2008 bout against Kimbo Slice
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Record
11 wins, 4 losses
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Fact:
10 KOs
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1 Decision
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Fighting style
Karate and Wrestling
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Fact:
Contestant on Ultimate Fighter 2
